There are so many curry noodle recipes in South Asian countries that are influenced by Indian curry flavor. This Singapore curry noodles is one of those and it is most popular take out menu in almost all Chinese restaurants here in America. The noodle recipe which I am posting today is very flavorful, colorful and packed with all nutrients. You can add vegetables according to your preferences(colored bell peppers,sprouts,napa cabbage, bokchoy etc) and proteins that work for you(I have used Tofu here). If the ingredients are kept ready, this can be prepared in no time. So enjoy making this spicy stir fried Singapore Curry noodles and have a treat with your chopstick :)

Two important things that you need for the recipe

1. Thin Rice noodles/Rice Vermicelli - you can find this in almost in any supermarkets in ethnic food Aisle.

I used half packet which is about 225 gm. Prepare the Rice noodles according to the instruction given in the packet which you bought. Keep it ready by draining the noodles and make sure not to over cook it otherwise it becomes mushy.

Singapore Curry Noodles

Ingredients:

Cooked Rice Noodles/vermicelli - 1/2 packet

Extra firm tofu - 1 cup cut into cubes

Onion - 1 sliced

Bell pepper - 1 sliced

Dried shiitake - 1 cup

Slice carrot - 2

Broccoli florets - 2 cups

Scallions - 1/4 cup sliced

Curry powder - 1 tbsp (See the note)

Soy sauce - 1 tsp (optional)

Chilli garlic sauce - 1 tbsp (use according to your spice level)

Ginger - 1/2 inch piece (very finely shredded)

Garlic - 2 flakes (very finely chopped)

Oil

Salt

Method:

1. Blanch all the vegetables in hot water for 30 seconds.

2. Blanch the mushroom adding little salt in hot water for 1 to 2 minutes, drain and keep it aside.

3. Drain all the vegetables. (Reserve the liquid and use for making soups)

1. The whole sautéing process takes only 1 minute, don't do it for long as it makes the vegetable soggy.

2. You can also add scrambled egg in the last stage.

3. Adding soy sauce is optional.

4. Add chilli sauce according to your spice level.

5. You can use the same water for blanching the vegetables and reserve the water for making soups or curries.6. Don't use any Indian curry powder for making this curry noodles, use the oriental curry powder which you find in ethnic/asian aisle. It makes a difference. Use vietnamese or Japanese made curry powder.

I have heard a lot about this curry noodles from one of my friend from Singapore, had no idea how to prepare. Definitely bookmarking your recipe to try it soon, looks very tempting and love it with all those healthy veggies.